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Defiant Silk Festival

The Newport Theater

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In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the Newport Theater hosts its second annual festival of fringe arts from Chicago’s Asian American Pacific Islander community. Nominated "Best Performing Arts Festival" by the Chicago Reader!

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Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show
Fri, Jun 11, 8:00 PM
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Fire + Dragons: AAPI Heritage Month Speakeasy
Fri, May 24, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: An Intimate Circus Speakeasy (AAPI Heritage Month Edition)
Fri, May 10, 7:00 PM
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The Newport Theater

Organizer of Defiant Silk Festival

The Newport Theater is a 100-seat independent theater located in the heart of the Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Newport Theater hosts artist-produced burlesque, drag, comedy, and variety events.

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Belly Dance

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A collection of belly dance shows and classes at the Newport Theater.

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Burlesque

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A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

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Comedy

11 upcoming events

The Newport Theater offers a variety of sketch and stand-up comedy, including our weekly house show, Bye Bye Liver, Fridays at 7:00. Pictured (LtoR): Marissa Chastain, Dave Honigman, Fee Basanavicius, Prateek Srivastrava, Leo LaCamera. Photo by Greg Inda

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Dance

16 upcoming events

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more! Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

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Drag

4 upcoming events

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars! Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

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Muse: Live Music Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show

No upcoming events

Muse is a live music experience that incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes.

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Newport Theater Camp classes

1 upcoming event

The Newport Theater Camp is a collection of classes/opportunities for those interested in learning new skills in fringe art forms like burlesque, physical comedy, Brazilian Zouk partner dancing, and more.

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Plan 9 Burlesque

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Catch the ass-tronauts of Plan 9 Burlesque as they present burlesque and variety shows that feature a nerdy twist!

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Pole Dance

8 upcoming events

A collection of shows showcasing the athleticism, artistry, and eroticism of pole dancing.

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Belly Dance

2 upcoming events

A collection of belly dance shows and classes at the Newport Theater.

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Burlesque

17 upcoming events

A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

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Comedy

11 upcoming events

The Newport Theater offers a variety of sketch and stand-up comedy, including our weekly house show, Bye Bye Liver, Fridays at 7:00. Pictured (LtoR): Marissa Chastain, Dave Honigman, Fee Basanavicius, Prateek Srivastrava, Leo LaCamera. Photo by Greg Inda

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Dance

16 upcoming events

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more! Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

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Drag

4 upcoming events

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars! Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

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Muse: Live Music Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show

No upcoming events

Muse is a live music experience that incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes.

Collection image for Newport Theater Camp classes

Newport Theater Camp classes

1 upcoming event

The Newport Theater Camp is a collection of classes/opportunities for those interested in learning new skills in fringe art forms like burlesque, physical comedy, Brazilian Zouk partner dancing, and more.

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Plan 9 Burlesque

2 upcoming events

Catch the ass-tronauts of Plan 9 Burlesque as they present burlesque and variety shows that feature a nerdy twist!

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Pole Dance

8 upcoming events

A collection of shows showcasing the athleticism, artistry, and eroticism of pole dancing.

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